If you would you like to take that first step in teaching swimming then you need to obtain The Swimming Teachers’ Association STC (B). The STC (B) enables you to teach 10 beginners unsupervised and act as an assistant teacher. You may teach larger classes or teach more advanced skills under direct supervision of a suitably qualified teacher.
This certificate provides direct employment opportunities for successful candidates, as swimming teachers, as it is recognised by most swimming lesson providers.
To obtain this award you the candidate must be:
- 16 years of age, or older, at the time of the examination li>
- Be a member of the STA
- Attend all course sessions and reach the required standard for the examination
- Hold a National Rescue Standard for Poolside Helper Qualification or an alternative acceptable to the STA
- Other than the specified above, no other prior experience or knowledge is required.
Further Course Information: 
STC (B) Information
If you would like to book onto this course then please check availability on our Scheduled Courses Page and / or go to our Contact Us page to register your interest. Once your interest is received, an application pack will be sent / emailed to you.
After successfully completing your STC (B) the next and final progression is the STC (F). It completes your teaching knowledge with further stroke practices and points, including competitive swimming, diving, lifesaving and survival skills.
This certificate provides direct employment opportunities for successful candidates, as swimming teachers, as it is recognised by most swimming lesson providers.
To obtain this award you the candidate must be:- 18 years of age, or older, at the time of the examination
- Be a member of the STA
- Attend an STA course of instruction that will have a minimum duration of 26 hours. Candidates must attend for at least 22 hours.
- Hold a National Rescue Standard for Poolside Helper Qualification (NaRS PH) or an alternative acceptable to the STA.
- Hold the STC (B) or an alternative qualification acceptable to the STA
- Other than specified above no other prior experience or knowledge is required
Further Course Information: STC (F) Information
If you would like to book onto this course then please check availability on our Scheduled Courses Page and / or go to our Contact Us page to register your interest. Once your interest is received, an application pack will be sent / emailed to you.
On request the following Swimming Teaching Certificates can be organised:
Further Course Information: STC (PT) Information
Further Course Information: STC (ST) Information
Further Course Information: STC (STU) Information
